Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola expressed frustration over a penalty decision in Liverpool's narrow defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. Speaking after the match, Iraola suggested that players might need to exaggerate contact to earn calls from referees.
"We have to tell players to dive!" Iraola said, reacting to a denied penalty appeal during the game at Anfield. Liverpool lost to Arsenal in a tightly contested fixture of the 2026/27 season.
The Spanish coach's comments highlight ongoing debates about simulation and officiating standards in English football.
